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Business GameLaajuus (4 cr)

Code: 3B00DW27

Credits

4 op

Objectives

In this course students operate as a management team of a global company. Management teams come up with a company strategy and make decisions to maximize the profits and company value. Company operations are carried out in a business simulation game in a competitive team environment.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:

Utilize the role of strategy as a key success factor.
Explain the interdependence between the different company operations.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in financial review, company analysis, and strategy formulation.
Utilize tools for entrepreneurial thinking.

Content

What is a role of a strategy to manage a company?
How does product portfolio, pricing, marketing and product features impact the demand of the product?
How to analyze company's financial performance and how to impact it?
How to work as a successful team utilizing each team players' strengths?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student participates in the team work but is able to read the market and company information and utilise that data in decision making if assisted. The student struggles to see the link between the decisions in different company functions and the financial outcome.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and completes all the required tasks with good quality. The student is able to analyse the market and company information in order to form a company strategy. The student participates actively in decision making enabling the improvement of the company status. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a presentation about the company's strategy and value, and answer questions related to these topics.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and demonstrates a problem-solving attitude. The student successfully analyses the market and company information in order to form a rational company strategy and is able to make decisions aligned with the chosen strategy. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a clear and justified presentation about the company's strategy and the company's value. The student is able to answer various questions about the market situation and the company's value proposal.

Further information

There will be two implementations of the course, one in the autumn semester and another in the spring.

Enrolment period

02.12.2024 - 14.01.2025

Timing

07.01.2025 - 23.02.2025

Credits

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

International Business

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
  • Katri Koli
Person in charge

Katri Koli

Groups
  • 25KVHN1
    Exchange Students International Business spring 2025
  • 23IB
    International Business, syksy 2023, kaikki

Objectives (course unit)

In this course students operate as a management team of a global company. Management teams come up with a company strategy and make decisions to maximize the profits and company value. Company operations are carried out in a business simulation game in a competitive team environment.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:

Utilize the role of strategy as a key success factor.
Explain the interdependence between the different company operations.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in financial review, company analysis, and strategy formulation.
Utilize tools for entrepreneurial thinking.

Content (course unit)

What is a role of a strategy to manage a company?
How does product portfolio, pricing, marketing and product features impact the demand of the product?
How to analyze company's financial performance and how to impact it?
How to work as a successful team utilizing each team players' strengths?

Further information (course unit)

There will be two implementations of the course, one in the autumn semester and another in the spring.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student participates in the team work but is able to read the market and company information and utilise that data in decision making if assisted. The student struggles to see the link between the decisions in different company functions and the financial outcome.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and completes all the required tasks with good quality. The student is able to analyse the market and company information in order to form a company strategy. The student participates actively in decision making enabling the improvement of the company status. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a presentation about the company's strategy and value, and answer questions related to these topics.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and demonstrates a problem-solving attitude. The student successfully analyses the market and company information in order to form a rational company strategy and is able to make decisions aligned with the chosen strategy. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a clear and justified presentation about the company's strategy and the company's value. The student is able to answer various questions about the market situation and the company's value proposal.

Location and time

Sessions on campus according to the schedule in Pakki.

Exam schedules

No exam, grade mainly based on the game performance

Assessment methods and criteria

Main criterion: performance / ranking in the game.
Also given assignments, activity and final presentation affect the grade.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Game simulation (group work), lectures, coaching, individual study and reflection

Learning materials

Materials available in Moodle

Student workload

4 credit points (27 hours per credit point)

Content scheduling

Two practice rounds in the first session. Several actual rounds in the game after that. The schedule of the rounds will be presented during the first lecture. The course will end with the final presentation.

Completion alternatives

N/A

Practical training and working life cooperation

Game simulation relates to a real world business case (no real company involved)

International connections

Game simulation is based on global business

Further information

Enroll on time to get access to the materials before the first lecture. First session is very important to learn the game characteristics before the actual game.

Enrolment period

02.07.2024 - 27.10.2024

Timing

24.10.2024 - 28.11.2024

Credits

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

International Business

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
  • Katri Koli
Person in charge

Katri Koli

Groups
  • 24KVHN2S
    International Business Exchange Student Group Autumn 2024
  • 23IB
    International Business, syksy 2023, kaikki

Objectives (course unit)

In this course students operate as a management team of a global company. Management teams come up with a company strategy and make decisions to maximize the profits and company value. Company operations are carried out in a business simulation game in a competitive team environment.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:

Utilize the role of strategy as a key success factor.
Explain the interdependence between the different company operations.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in financial review, company analysis, and strategy formulation.
Utilize tools for entrepreneurial thinking.

Content (course unit)

What is a role of a strategy to manage a company?
How does product portfolio, pricing, marketing and product features impact the demand of the product?
How to analyze company's financial performance and how to impact it?
How to work as a successful team utilizing each team players' strengths?

Further information (course unit)

There will be two implementations of the course, one in the autumn semester and another in the spring.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student participates in the team work but is able to read the market and company information and utilise that data in decision making if assisted. The student struggles to see the link between the decisions in different company functions and the financial outcome.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and completes all the required tasks with good quality. The student is able to analyse the market and company information in order to form a company strategy. The student participates actively in decision making enabling the improvement of the company status. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a presentation about the company's strategy and value, and answer questions related to these topics.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and demonstrates a problem-solving attitude. The student successfully analyses the market and company information in order to form a rational company strategy and is able to make decisions aligned with the chosen strategy. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a clear and justified presentation about the company's strategy and the company's value. The student is able to answer various questions about the market situation and the company's value proposal.

Location and time

Sessions on campus according to the schedule in Pakki.

Exam schedules

No exam, grade mainly based on the game performance

Assessment methods and criteria

Main criterion: performance / ranking in the game.
Also given assignments, activity and final presentation affect the grade.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Game simulation (group work), lectures, coaching, individual study and reflection

Learning materials

Materials available in Moodle

Student workload

4 credit points (27 hours per credit point)

Content scheduling

Two practice rounds in the first session. Several actual rounds in the game after that. The schedule of the rounds will be presented during the first lecture. The course will end with the final presentation.

Completion alternatives

N/A

Practical training and working life cooperation

Game simulation relates to a real world business case (no real company involved)

International connections

Game simulation is based on global business

Further information

N/A

Enrolment period

02.07.2024 - 08.09.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 07.10.2024

Credits

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

International Business

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
  • Katri Koli
Person in charge

Katri Koli

Groups
  • 24KVHN2S
    International Business Exchange Student Group Autumn 2024
  • 23IB
    International Business, syksy 2023, kaikki

Objectives (course unit)

In this course students operate as a management team of a global company. Management teams come up with a company strategy and make decisions to maximize the profits and company value. Company operations are carried out in a business simulation game in a competitive team environment.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:

Utilize the role of strategy as a key success factor.
Explain the interdependence between the different company operations.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in financial review, company analysis, and strategy formulation.
Utilize tools for entrepreneurial thinking.

Content (course unit)

What is a role of a strategy to manage a company?
How does product portfolio, pricing, marketing and product features impact the demand of the product?
How to analyze company's financial performance and how to impact it?
How to work as a successful team utilizing each team players' strengths?

Further information (course unit)

There will be two implementations of the course, one in the autumn semester and another in the spring.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student participates in the team work but is able to read the market and company information and utilise that data in decision making if assisted. The student struggles to see the link between the decisions in different company functions and the financial outcome.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and completes all the required tasks with good quality. The student is able to analyse the market and company information in order to form a company strategy. The student participates actively in decision making enabling the improvement of the company status. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a presentation about the company's strategy and value, and answer questions related to these topics.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and demonstrates a problem-solving attitude. The student successfully analyses the market and company information in order to form a rational company strategy and is able to make decisions aligned with the chosen strategy. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a clear and justified presentation about the company's strategy and the company's value. The student is able to answer various questions about the market situation and the company's value proposal.

Location and time

Sessions on campus according to the schedule in Pakki.

Exam schedules

No exam, grade mainly based on the game performance

Assessment methods and criteria

Main criterion: performance / ranking in the game.
Also given assignments, activity and final presentation affect the grade.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Game simulation (group work), lectures, coaching, individual study and reflection

Learning materials

Materials available in Moodle

Student workload

4 credit points (27 hours per credit point)

Content scheduling

Two practice rounds in the first session. Several actual rounds in the game after that. The schedule of the rounds will be presented during the first lecture. The course will end with the final presentation.

Completion alternatives

N/A

Practical training and working life cooperation

Game simulation relates to a real world business case (no real company involved)

International connections

Game simulation is based on global business

Further information

N/A

Enrolment period

02.12.2023 - 10.01.2024

Timing

11.01.2024 - 22.02.2024

Credits

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

International Business

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
  • Katri Koli
  • Antti Vuento
Person in charge

Antti Vuento

Groups
  • 24KVHN1K
    International Business Exchange Student Group Spring 2024
  • 22IB

Objectives (course unit)

In this course students operate as a management team of a global company. Management teams come up with a company strategy and make decisions to maximize the profits and company value. Company operations are carried out in a business simulation game in a competitive team environment.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:

Utilize the role of strategy as a key success factor.
Explain the interdependence between the different company operations.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in financial review, company analysis, and strategy formulation.
Utilize tools for entrepreneurial thinking.

Content (course unit)

What is a role of a strategy to manage a company?
How does product portfolio, pricing, marketing and product features impact the demand of the product?
How to analyze company's financial performance and how to impact it?
How to work as a successful team utilizing each team players' strengths?

Further information (course unit)

There will be two implementations of the course, one in the autumn semester and another in the spring.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student participates in the team work but is able to read the market and company information and utilise that data in decision making if assisted. The student struggles to see the link between the decisions in different company functions and the financial outcome.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and completes all the required tasks with good quality. The student is able to analyse the market and company information in order to form a company strategy. The student participates actively in decision making enabling the improvement of the company status. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a presentation about the company's strategy and value, and answer questions related to these topics.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and demonstrates a problem-solving attitude. The student successfully analyses the market and company information in order to form a rational company strategy and is able to make decisions aligned with the chosen strategy. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a clear and justified presentation about the company's strategy and the company's value. The student is able to answer various questions about the market situation and the company's value proposal.

Location and time

Sessions on campus according to the schedule in Pakki.

Exam schedules

No exam, grade mainly based on the game performance

Assessment methods and criteria

Main criterion: performance / ranking in the game.
Also given assignments, activity and final presentation affect the grade.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Game simulation (group work), lectures, coaching

Learning materials

Materials available in Moodle

Student workload

4 credit points (27 hours per credit point)

Content scheduling

Two practice rounds in the first session. Several actual rounds in the game after that. The schedule of the rounds will be presented during the first lecture. The course will end with the final presentation.

Completion alternatives

N/A

Practical training and working life cooperation

Game simulation relates to a real world business case (no real company involved)

International connections

Game simulation is based on global business

Further information

N/A

Enrolment period

24.09.2023 - 27.10.2023

Timing

24.10.2023 - 31.12.2023

Credits

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

International Business

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
  • Antti Vuento
  • Annikka Lepola
Person in charge

Syed Mubaraz

Groups
  • 23KVHN2S
    Exchange Students International Business autumn 2023
  • 22IB

Objectives (course unit)

In this course students operate as a management team of a global company. Management teams come up with a company strategy and make decisions to maximize the profits and company value. Company operations are carried out in a business simulation game in a competitive team environment.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:

Utilize the role of strategy as a key success factor.
Explain the interdependence between the different company operations.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in financial review, company analysis, and strategy formulation.
Utilize tools for entrepreneurial thinking.

Content (course unit)

What is a role of a strategy to manage a company?
How does product portfolio, pricing, marketing and product features impact the demand of the product?
How to analyze company's financial performance and how to impact it?
How to work as a successful team utilizing each team players' strengths?

Further information (course unit)

There will be two implementations of the course, one in the autumn semester and another in the spring.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student participates in the team work but is able to read the market and company information and utilise that data in decision making if assisted. The student struggles to see the link between the decisions in different company functions and the financial outcome.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and completes all the required tasks with good quality. The student is able to analyse the market and company information in order to form a company strategy. The student participates actively in decision making enabling the improvement of the company status. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a presentation about the company's strategy and value, and answer questions related to these topics.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and demonstrates a problem-solving attitude. The student successfully analyses the market and company information in order to form a rational company strategy and is able to make decisions aligned with the chosen strategy. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a clear and justified presentation about the company's strategy and the company's value. The student is able to answer various questions about the market situation and the company's value proposal.

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

02.07.2023 - 10.09.2023

Timing

30.08.2023 - 23.10.2023

Credits

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

International Business

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
  • Antti Vuento
  • Annikka Lepola
Person in charge

Annikka Lepola

Groups
  • 23KVHN2S
    Exchange Students International Business autumn 2023
  • 22IB

Objectives (course unit)

In this course students operate as a management team of a global company. Management teams come up with a company strategy and make decisions to maximize the profits and company value. Company operations are carried out in a business simulation game in a competitive team environment.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:

Utilize the role of strategy as a key success factor.
Explain the interdependence between the different company operations.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in financial review, company analysis, and strategy formulation.
Utilize tools for entrepreneurial thinking.

Content (course unit)

What is a role of a strategy to manage a company?
How does product portfolio, pricing, marketing and product features impact the demand of the product?
How to analyze company's financial performance and how to impact it?
How to work as a successful team utilizing each team players' strengths?

Further information (course unit)

There will be two implementations of the course, one in the autumn semester and another in the spring.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student participates in the team work but is able to read the market and company information and utilise that data in decision making if assisted. The student struggles to see the link between the decisions in different company functions and the financial outcome.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and completes all the required tasks with good quality. The student is able to analyse the market and company information in order to form a company strategy. The student participates actively in decision making enabling the improvement of the company status. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a presentation about the company's strategy and value, and answer questions related to these topics.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and demonstrates a problem-solving attitude. The student successfully analyses the market and company information in order to form a rational company strategy and is able to make decisions aligned with the chosen strategy. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a clear and justified presentation about the company's strategy and the company's value. The student is able to answer various questions about the market situation and the company's value proposal.

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

02.12.2022 - 12.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 02.02.2023

Credits

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

International Business

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
  • Adrián Somlósi-Kovács
  • Pia Lamminsivu
Person in charge

Pia Lamminsivu

Groups
  • 23KVHN1K
    Exchange Students International Business S2023
  • 21IB

Objectives (course unit)

In this course students operate as a management team of a global company. Management teams come up with a company strategy and make decisions to maximize the profits and company value. Company operations are carried out in a business simulation game in a competitive team environment.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:

Utilize the role of strategy as a key success factor.
Explain the interdependence between the different company operations.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in financial review, company analysis, and strategy formulation.
Utilize tools for entrepreneurial thinking.

Content (course unit)

What is a role of a strategy to manage a company?
How does product portfolio, pricing, marketing and product features impact the demand of the product?
How to analyze company's financial performance and how to impact it?
How to work as a successful team utilizing each team players' strengths?

Further information (course unit)

There will be two implementations of the course, one in the autumn semester and another in the spring.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student participates in the team work but is able to read the market and company information and utilise that data in decision making if assisted. The student struggles to see the link between the decisions in different company functions and the financial outcome.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and completes all the required tasks with good quality. The student is able to analyse the market and company information in order to form a company strategy. The student participates actively in decision making enabling the improvement of the company status. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a presentation about the company's strategy and value, and answer questions related to these topics.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and demonstrates a problem-solving attitude. The student successfully analyses the market and company information in order to form a rational company strategy and is able to make decisions aligned with the chosen strategy. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a clear and justified presentation about the company's strategy and the company's value. The student is able to answer various questions about the market situation and the company's value proposal.

Location and time

Class room teaching, see intranet

Exam schedules

The game has several game rounds. The schedule of the rounds will be presented in the first lecture. The course will end with the final presentation.

Assessment methods and criteria

* Performance/ranking in the game (main criterion))
* Quality of written tasks
* Final presentation (0-5)
* Quiz and company audit (pass/fail)
* Attendance and activity in team work impact the grade

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Game simulation, lectures, quiz, coaching

Learning materials

Material available in Moodle (lectures and business game simulation guide)

Student workload

4 credit points (27 hours per credit point)

Completion alternatives

---

Enrolment period

08.06.2021 - 08.09.2022

Timing

24.10.2022 - 15.12.2022

Credits

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

International Business

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
  • Adrián Somlósi-Kovács
  • Pia Lamminsivu
Person in charge

Pia Lamminsivu

Groups
  • 22KVHN2
    Exchange Students International Business A2022
  • 21IB

Objectives (course unit)

In this course students operate as a management team of a global company. Management teams come up with a company strategy and make decisions to maximize the profits and company value. Company operations are carried out in a business simulation game in a competitive team environment.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:

Utilize the role of strategy as a key success factor.
Explain the interdependence between the different company operations.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in financial review, company analysis, and strategy formulation.
Utilize tools for entrepreneurial thinking.

Content (course unit)

What is a role of a strategy to manage a company?
How does product portfolio, pricing, marketing and product features impact the demand of the product?
How to analyze company's financial performance and how to impact it?
How to work as a successful team utilizing each team players' strengths?

Further information (course unit)

There will be two implementations of the course, one in the autumn semester and another in the spring.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student participates in the team work but is able to read the market and company information and utilise that data in decision making if assisted. The student struggles to see the link between the decisions in different company functions and the financial outcome.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and completes all the required tasks with good quality. The student is able to analyse the market and company information in order to form a company strategy. The student participates actively in decision making enabling the improvement of the company status. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a presentation about the company's strategy and value, and answer questions related to these topics.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and demonstrates a problem-solving attitude. The student successfully analyses the market and company information in order to form a rational company strategy and is able to make decisions aligned with the chosen strategy. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a clear and justified presentation about the company's strategy and the company's value. The student is able to answer various questions about the market situation and the company's value proposal.

Location and time

Class room teaching, see intranet

Exam schedules

The game has several game rounds. The schedule of the rounds will be presented in the first lecture. The course will end with the final presentation.

Assessment methods and criteria

* Performance/ranking in the game (main criterion))
* Quality of written tasks
* Final presentation (0-5)
* Quiz and company audit (pass/fail)
* Attendance and activity in team work impact the grade

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Game simulation, lectures, quiz, coaching

Learning materials

Material available in Moodle (lectures and business game simulation guide)

Student workload

4 credit points (27 hours per credit point)

Completion alternatives

---

Enrolment period

08.06.2022 - 19.09.2022

Timing

21.09.2022 - 14.10.2022

Credits

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

International Business

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
  • Adrián Somlósi-Kovács
  • Pia Lamminsivu
Person in charge

Pia Lamminsivu

Groups
  • 22KVHN2
    Exchange Students International Business A2022
  • 21IB

Objectives (course unit)

In this course students operate as a management team of a global company. Management teams come up with a company strategy and make decisions to maximize the profits and company value. Company operations are carried out in a business simulation game in a competitive team environment.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:

Utilize the role of strategy as a key success factor.
Explain the interdependence between the different company operations.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in financial review, company analysis, and strategy formulation.
Utilize tools for entrepreneurial thinking.

Content (course unit)

What is a role of a strategy to manage a company?
How does product portfolio, pricing, marketing and product features impact the demand of the product?
How to analyze company's financial performance and how to impact it?
How to work as a successful team utilizing each team players' strengths?

Further information (course unit)

There will be two implementations of the course, one in the autumn semester and another in the spring.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student participates in the team work but is able to read the market and company information and utilise that data in decision making if assisted. The student struggles to see the link between the decisions in different company functions and the financial outcome.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and completes all the required tasks with good quality. The student is able to analyse the market and company information in order to form a company strategy. The student participates actively in decision making enabling the improvement of the company status. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a presentation about the company's strategy and value, and answer questions related to these topics.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and demonstrates a problem-solving attitude. The student successfully analyses the market and company information in order to form a rational company strategy and is able to make decisions aligned with the chosen strategy. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a clear and justified presentation about the company's strategy and the company's value. The student is able to answer various questions about the market situation and the company's value proposal.

Location and time

Class room teaching, see intranet

Exam schedules

The game has several game rounds. The schedule of the rounds will be presented in the first lecture. The course will end with the final presentation.

Assessment methods and criteria

* Performance/ranking in the game (main criterion)
* Quality of written tasks
* Final presentation (0-5)
* Quiz and company audit (pass/fail)
* Attendance and activity in team work impact the grade

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Game simulation, lectures, quiz, coaching

Learning materials

Material available in Moodle (lectures and business game simulation guide)

Student workload

4 credit points (27 hours per credit point)

Completion alternatives

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Enrolment period

15.11.2021 - 11.01.2022

Timing

24.01.2022 - 11.03.2022

Credits

4 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Online learning

Unit

International Business

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
  • Adrián Somlósi-Kovács
  • Pia Lamminsivu
Person in charge

Pia Lamminsivu

Groups
  • 20IB
  • 21KVHN2
    Exchange Students International Business 2021 Autumn

Objectives (course unit)

In this course students operate as a management team of a global company. Management teams come up with a company strategy and make decisions to maximize the profits and company value. Company operations are carried out in a business simulation game in a competitive team environment.

After completing the course, the students will be able to:

Utilize the role of strategy as a key success factor.
Explain the interdependence between the different company operations.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in financial review, company analysis, and strategy formulation.
Utilize tools for entrepreneurial thinking.

Content (course unit)

What is a role of a strategy to manage a company?
How does product portfolio, pricing, marketing and product features impact the demand of the product?
How to analyze company's financial performance and how to impact it?
How to work as a successful team utilizing each team players' strengths?

Further information (course unit)

There will be two implementations of the course, one in the autumn semester and another in the spring.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student participates in the team work but is able to read the market and company information and utilise that data in decision making if assisted. The student struggles to see the link between the decisions in different company functions and the financial outcome.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and completes all the required tasks with good quality. The student is able to analyse the market and company information in order to form a company strategy. The student participates actively in decision making enabling the improvement of the company status. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a presentation about the company's strategy and value, and answer questions related to these topics.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student actively participates in the teamwork and demonstrates a problem-solving attitude. The student successfully analyses the market and company information in order to form a rational company strategy and is able to make decisions aligned with the chosen strategy. The student understands the link between the various company functions. The student is able to give a clear and justified presentation about the company's strategy and the company's value. The student is able to answer various questions about the market situation and the company's value proposal.

Location and time

Class room teaching, see intranet

Exam schedules

The game has several game rounds. The schedule of the rounds will be presented in the first lecture. The course will end with the final presentation.

Assessment methods and criteria

* Performance/ranking in the game (main criterion))
* Quality of written tasks
* Final presentation (0-5)
* Quiz and company audit (pass/fail)
* Attendance and activity in team work impact the grade

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Game simulation, lectures, quiz, coaching

Learning materials

Material available in Moodle (lectures and business game simulation guide)

Student workload

4 credit points (27 hours per credit point)

Completion alternatives

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